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Pohatcong Man Arrested for Sexual Assault of a Child

▶ Posted 03-16-2026

Peter Santiago, age 49, is charged with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of child following an investigation involving an 8-year-old minor.

Paterson Police CompStat Data

▶ Posted 03-16-2026

See the latest Compstat Data collected by the Paterson Police Department for the period ending on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Belleville Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse of a Juvenile

▶ Posted 03-16-2026

Ahmed A. Rady, 36, is charged with endangering the welfare of a child and criminal sexual contact for engaging in sexual activity with a child in North Arlington.

Fairview Man Arrested for Stabbing His Roommate

▶ Posted 03-16-2026

Victor A. Soto, age 60, is charged with attempted murder for stabbing his 60-year-old roommate multiple times on Grant Street in Fairview.

Secaucus Police Blotter: March 9, 2026 to March 15, 2026

▶ Posted 03-16-2026

Read about last week's arrests and incidents as released by the Secaucus Police Department.

Jersey City Launches “JC Spring Clean Up”

▶ Posted 03-16-2026

Mayor James Solomon announces a new initiative to repair, clean, and restore the city’s streets and infrastructure following two historic winter storms.

Wanted: Pool Staff

▶ Posted 03-16-2026

East Orange is seeking applicants for pool-related positions such as lifeguards and pool attendants.

New Jersey Sues Trump Administration Over Housing Policies

▶ Posted 03-16-2026

New Jersey joins a multi-state coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging unlawful actions by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Live Entertainment for the Week of March 16, 2026

▶ Posted 03-16-2026

Tired of Netflix? Then experience some live entertainment for a change. From musical performances to comedy shows, check out these live events coming up in North Jersey.

Jersey City Files to Stop Closure Of Christ Hospital

▶ Posted 03-14-2026

Jersey City is seeking an emergency injunction to prevent Hudson Regional Health from acting outside of state law by closing Christ Hospital.

Man Convicted in Newark Shooting That Killed Innocent Bystander

▶ Posted 03-13-2026

Altaariq Palmer of Newark, age 28, is found guilty of fatally shooting 41-year-old Latoya Miller-Kone when he fired 14 shots on 18th Avenue.

Man Convicted of Assaulting Woman and Sexually Assaulting Minor

▶ Posted 03-13-2026

Caream Davis of Newark, age 46, is found guilty of physically assaulting a 51-year-old woman and sexually assaulting a male juvenile in Irvington.

Fairview Man Charged With Sexual Assault of a Child

▶ Posted 03-13-2026

Elder G. Mimbela-Portilla, age 59, is arrested for sexually assaulting a juvenile in Fairview on multiple occasions between 2017 and 2021.

New Jersey Seeks Order to Stop Latest Tariffs

▶ Posted 03-13-2026

New Jersey joins a multi-state coalition in filing a motion to block the Trump Administration’s latest efforts to impose tariffs on products purchased in the U.S.

Tenafly Mayor's Message, March 13, 2026

▶ Posted 03-13-2026

Read the latest town updates from Tenafly Mayor Mark Zinna.

Teen Dead Following Shooting in Paterson

▶ Posted 03-12-2026

Police are asking for help with information on the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old male in the area of Carroll Street and Godwin Avenue on March 11, 2026.

DPW Laborer Needed

▶ Posted 03-12-2026

The Borough of Westwood is seeking to hire an individual for a full-time position with the Department of Public Works.

Paterson Police Launches 2026 Recruitment Campaign

▶ Posted 03-12-2026

The Paterson Police Department is inviting motivated individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a career in law enforcement.

Videos from Police-Involved Fatal Shooting in Newark Released

▶ Posted 03-12-2026

Officials release radio recordings and video footage related to the January 19, 2026 fatal shooting of 42-year-old Wali Bey by Newark Police.

Man Arrested for DUI Near Essex County Airport in Fairfield

▶ Posted 03-12-2026

Jayson Dicosta of Toms River, age 48, is arrested for driving while intoxicated after a motor vehicle stop stemming from multiple traffic violations.

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